Why to Invest in Mutual Funds?

Investing in mutual funds has a number of advantages that help investors build their money. It meets short-, medium-, and long-term investment objectives. You can invest in a variety of funds, ranging from low-risk to high-risk schemes such as debt and equity funds.

The minimal investment amount is one of the key factors that attract individuals to mutual funds. You can begin investing in a SIP with as little as INR 500.

Let's have a look at some more reasons to invest in mutual funds:

1. Liquidity

It is simple to enter and depart an open-ended plan. You have the option to sell your units at any time (it is ideally suggested when markets are high). When investing in a fund, however, you should be aware of the exit load charges. The transaction takes place a day after the fund house discloses the Net Asset Value for that day (NAV).

2. Diversification

Stocks, fixed income instruments, gold, and other financial products are held by the mutual fund. As a result, you can profit from diversity even if you just invest in one program. Individuals who opt to invest directly in shares, on the other hand, must first investigate the stocks of numerous companies before making a decision.

3. Well-Regulated

The SEBI regulates the mutual fund business in India (The Securities and Exchange Board of India). It keeps an eye on the performance of all mutual funds. Furthermore, these fund houses are transparent, as they are required to publish their performance reports on a regular basis.

4. Expert Management

A dedicated fund manager oversees each MF plan. The fund manager's goal is to guarantee that investors get the most out of the plan by keeping a close eye on its performance and altering the Asset Allocation as needed to meet market demands.

There are some caveats: make sure you read all the way to the end to be sure you're choosing the best scheme for you.

Here is the list of top 10 schemes:

Axis Bluechip Fund

Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund

Parag Parikh Long Term Equity Fund

UTI Flexi Cap Fund

Axis Midcap Fund

Kotak Emerging Equity Fund

Axis Small Cap Fund

SBI Small Cap Fund

SBI Equity Hybrid Fund

Mirae Asset Hybrid Equity Fund

Here are a few things to bear in mind if you decide to invest in one of these schemes. First, learn about each area and see if it fits your financial goals and risk tolerance.